Dees Breakfast Melt Recipe

A decadent breakfast melt featuring perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs smothered in a creamy cheddar herb sauce, complemented by savory sausage and crispy toast. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a satisfying weekend brunch or a weekday morning treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1164.6 kcal
Protein 94g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dees Breakfast Melt

  • 2 slices of your favorite bread, toasted
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 4 links sausage (your favorite kind), cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • Dried Chives
  • Dried Dill Weed

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How to Make Dees Breakfast Melt

  1. Cook sausage: Cook sausage links according to package directions, then crumble.
  2. Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter or oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add milk gradually, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).
  5. Stir in cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Assemble the melt: Place toasted bread slices on plates.
  7. Add sausage: Top each slice of toast with crumbled sausage.
  8. Layer eggs: Arrange sliced hard-boiled eggs over the sausage.
  9. Pour sauce: Generously pour the cheddar herb sauce over the eggs and sausage.
  10. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chives and dill.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Dee's Breakfast Melt!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

99 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

136g

Carbs

19g